subsidiary

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subsidiary[1,adjective] subsidiary[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹sub·sid·i·ary
Pronunciation: s&b-'si-dE-"er-E, -'si-d&-rE
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin subsidiarius, from subsidium reserve troops
1 a : furnishing aid or support : AUXILIARY <subsidiary details> b : of secondary importance <a subsidiary stream>
2 : of, relating to, or constituting a subsidy <a subsidiary payment to an ally>
- sub·sid·i·ari·ly /-"si-dE-'er-&-lE/ adverb